Category Archives: Hansard

Leaving the European Union – <i>Statement</i> | Lords debates

My Lords, if the subject of the referendum had been this deal, how many people does the Minister think would have voted for it?

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Russia and Ukraine: Seizure of Naval Vessels – <i>Private Notice Question</i> | Lords debates

I support what was said by the noble Lord, Lord Foulkes: this is no accident of timing. The Kremlin does not take such actions unless there is a clear understanding of what the consequences might…

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Shipbuilding: Appledore Shipyard – <i>Question</i> | Lords debates

My Lords, I cannot restrain myself from the observation that if the Royal Navy had as many ships as we have Questions about ships, we would be in a pretty good position altogether. The last time…

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Brexit: Negotiations – <i>Statement</i> | Lords debates

My Lords, the noble Lord, Lord Reid, missed his calling. He may not be a lawyer, but he made a pretty good imitation of one. I do not really think that the noble Baroness was able to respond. I…

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Yemen: UN Security Council Resolution – <i>Statement</i> | Lords debates

My Lords, I associate myself with the observations of the Minister about Karen Pierce. She is an outstanding public servant who has much experience at the United Nations. I understand that…

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